West Riverside Bangkok Properties

Phasi Charoen MRT

Buying property in Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, is a compelling choice due to its strategic location in the western part of the city, providing a blend of suburban tranquility and convenient access to the urban core. It is particularly attractive for its growing infrastructure, particularly the MRT blue line extension, as well as its affordability compared to central Bangkok, making it ideal for young professionals, families, and long-term investors.

Here is a detailed breakdown of why you should consider buying property in Phasi Charoen:
1. Excellent Connectivity and Transportation
MRT Blue Line Expansion: The area is served by several MRT stations, including Bang Wa and Phetkasem 48, allowing for easy access to CBD areas like Sathorn and Silom.
Major Road Access: The district is well-connected by major roads including Phetkasem Road, Ratchaphruek Road, and Kalapapruek Road, facilitating easy commuting across Bangkok.
Alternative Transport: The area is located near the Khlong Bangkok Yai, with potential for boat commuting, which is a common alternative in this area.

2. Affordability and High Investment Potential
Lower Property Prices: Phasi Charoen offers competitive property prices for both condominiums and landed homes compared to central districts.
High Rental Yields: Due to its popularity with commuters, properties in this district are known to offer good rental returns, making it a solid choice for investors.
Appreciating Assets: The rapid development of infrastructure is consistently increasing the valuation of real estate in the region.

3. Diverse Housing Options
Condominiums: A wide range of modern, high-rise condominiums are available near MRT stations, often equipped with amenities like swimming pools and gyms (e.g., The Parkland Phetkasem 56, Chewathai Phetkasem 27).
Landed Properties: The area features several townhouses and luxury, spacious single-detached houses (e.g., in the Kalapapruek area), offering a better lifestyle for families.
Commercial Potential: There are also 3.5-storey home offices available, suitable for businesses looking for a convenient location.

4. Lifestyle, Amenities, and Culture
Convenience: The district boasts several shopping centers, including Seacon Bang Khae, and is within close proximity to local restaurants, street food, and traditional markets.
Educational Institutions: The area is home to reputable schools and universities, including Siam University, making it a practical choice for families.
Cultural Charm: Known for its quiet, "traditional Thai" feel, the district offers a more relaxed pace of life compared to the intense city center, yet it is still close to major cultural landmarks like Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.

5. Emerging Neighborhood Focus
Bang Wa & Phetkasem: These areas are highlighted as top choices for investment due to their high density of transit-oriented developments.
Family-Friendly Location: The area is considered safe and comfortable, offering a blend of peaceful surroundings and convenient, modern living.

Where is Thonburi?
Thonburi is a riverside community located on the western banks of the Chao Phraya River. Thonburi was the capital of Thailand for a short time in 1768, after Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese. After the capital was moved across the river, Thonburi became a separate city, but now it is one of many districts that make up the city of Bangkok with Icon Siam one of the major landmark.

Talat Phlu
Talat Phlu is one of the stations furthest along the BTS Skytrain. The area seems pretty destitute, though there are a few reasons to hop off at this particular stop. For one, there is a quaint mall here with a handful of restaurants and shops worth browsing, and it is much cheaper than the luxurious malls downtown. There is also one road (Soi Chai Boonmee) that lets visitors get a glimpse of local Thai nightlife, and a handful of drinking venues so local that the names are not written in English.

What to See and Do

Wat Arun
Otherwise known as the Temple of the Dawn, Wat Arun is at the top of tourists’ itineraries. Maybe it is because of the five rising prangs, or towers, that overlook the mighty Chao Phraya River.

Wichai Prasit Fort
The stark, white fort that sits on the edge of the Chao Phraya River was built in 1688, in the hopes that it would protect what was then the capital city of Ayutthaya from attackers. It is now used by the Royal Thai Navy.

Artist’s House
The Artist’s House, otherwise known as Baan Silapin, is one attraction that sits along the sleepy khlongs (canals). It is a creative hub where people can come to work, fuel up on caffeine, and catch a traditional Thai puppetry show while they are at it! The house is equipped with a unique gift shop filled with handmade goods and souvenirs. The house itself is over 200 years old, and it is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Wat Kalayanamit
This 200-year-old temple is a must-see religious structure for those visiting Thonburi. Many tend to skip over or simply neglect to see this majestic temple as they are drawn towards its more popular neighbor, Wat Arun. In addition to having its own pier, making it easy for visitors to get to, it also sees fewer visitors in general, especially compared to Wat Arun.

Santa Cruz Church
The Santa Cruz Church was built during the reign of King Taksin, in the 18th century. The church, otherwise known as the Church of the Holy Cross, is the oldest Catholic church in the capital. One of the best ways to photograph this church is from across the river at sunset.

Tonson Mosque
The Tonson Mosque is the oldest mosque in the capital. It is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period, in 1688. It was originally made of teak, but was later renovated in 1954 to look as it does today. It is used as both a religious structure and a tourist destination, as it is stunning.

The Death Museum
The Siriraj Medical Museum, otherwise dubbed the Death Museum, is not one but six different museums, most of which are slightly terrifying. It’s actually not meant to scare visitors, but rather inform them about things like parasitology and human anatomy. Because most of the information is in Thai, it can be hard for visitors to get past the babies floating in formaldehyde to appreciate the wealth of knowledge there is here.

The Siriraj Medical Museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm daily, except Tuesdays and official holidays. The Sood Sangvichien Prehistoric Museum and Laboratory are closed on the weekend.

River Cruises
Want to be closer to the river than on its murky banks? Then try a dinner cruise with the many river cruises, one of the most authentic dining.

The Khlongs
Intertwining all of these top attractions are the khlongs, or the canals, of Bangkok. The city used to be known as the Venice of the East because of the many waterways that cut through it. Most were eventually filled in as the city expanded and modernized. Many of the top sites in the area (like the Artist’s House) can be found along these canals, and are decorated with cool spots to sit and have a Thai coffee or enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.